USA Staffing

Position Title: Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
Agency: U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command
Announcement Number: DABR249894440694HWS Opens in new window
Open Period: Saturday, April 20, 2024 to Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. Montgomery, AL

B. Anchorage County, AK

C. Phoenix, AZ

D. Little Rock, AR

E. El Segundo, CA

F. Mountain View, CA

G. Sacramento, CA

H. Denver, CO

I. Doral, FL

J. Jacksonville, FL

K. Tampa, FL

L. Fort Gillem, GA

M. Pearl Harbor, HI

N. Boise, ID

O. Chicago, IL

P. Indianapolis, IN

Q. Des Moines, IA

R. Louisville, KY

S. Belle Chasse, LA

T. Shreveport, LA

U. Portland, ME

V. Baltimore, MD

W. Boston, MA

X. Chicopee, MA

Y. Springfield, MA

Z. Lansing, MI

AA. Troy, MI

AB. Fort Snelling, MN

AC. Jackson, MS

AD. Kansas City, MO

AE. Saint Louis, MO

AF. Butte, MT

AG. Omaha, NE

AH. Fort Dix, NJ

AI. Albuquerque, NM

AJ. Albany, NY

AK. Fort Hamilton, NY

AL. Niagara Falls, NY

AM. Syracuse, NY

AN. Charlotte, NC

AO. Raleigh, NC

AP. Fargo, ND

AQ. Cleveland, OH

AR. Columbus, OH

AS. Oklahoma City, OK

AT. Portland, OR

AU. Mechanicsburg, PA

AV. Pittsburgh, PA

AW. Guaynabo, PR

AX. Fort Jackson, SC

AY. Sioux Falls, SD

AZ. Knoxville, TN

BA. Memphis, TN

BB. Nashville, TN

BC. Amarillo, TX

BD. Dallas, TX

BE. El Paso County, TX

BF. Fort Sam Houston, TX

BG. Houston, TX

BH. Salt Lake City, UT

BI. Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

BJ. Seattle, WA

BK. Spokane, WA

BL. Beckley, WV

BM. Milwaukee, WI

2. Would you accept a term appointment?

A. Yes

B. No

This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.

1. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed?

A. Yes

B. No

2. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position?

A. Yes

B. No

3. This is a Term position scheduled to last {insert months and/or years}. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management. Are you available for term employment?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Term employment is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a one year trial period?

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 25% of the time?

A. Yes

B. No

6. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Are you willing and able to work an assigned shift to meet work requirements?

A. Yes

B. No

7. This position requires Basic Life Support training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Current Advanced Life Support or other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion. Do you have, or are you willing to obtain and maintain BLS certification?

A. Yes

B. No

8. This position requires successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required. Are you willing and able to complete the Military Health System GENISIS Training?

A. Yes

B. No

9. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse and APRN or APRN as required by the state issuing the license. Are you willing to possess and maintain a current, active, valid, and unrestricted license as a registered nurse and APRN or APRN as required by the state issuing the license?

A. Yes

B. No

10. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a National Board Certification as a Family, Adult, Adult-Gero, Adult-Gero Acute Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Are you willing to possess and maintain this certification?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Credentialing will be required for this position. Are you willing to obtain and maintain the credentialing requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

12. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health & ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment physical and willing to maintain a level of physical fitness to obtain and maintain employment as required?

A. Yes

B. No

13. This position requires the applicant to be able to pass a Vision Examination for (Color Perception). Are you willing to submit to a Vision Examination for (Color Perception) as required for employment?

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.

1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty (Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.) indicated by the position. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools certification.)

B. I do not meet the basic requirement above. However, I am a current Federal employee occupying an Advanced Practice Nurse position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this position since September 27, 2017 or before. I have degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed. (Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.)

C. I do not possess the education described above.

2. The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) occupation requires passing the National Council Licensure Examination and possession of a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Do you possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States? (Note: You must attach a copy of your license or registration.)

A. Yes.

B. I have not passed the National Council Licensure Examination as stated above. However, I am a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. I have an active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States (Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.)

C. No.

3. The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) occupation requires licensure or registration by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position. Do you possess licensure or registration by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position? (Note: You must attach a copy of your licensure or registration.)

A. Yes.

B. I do not meet the licensure requirement above. However, I am a current Federal employee occupying an Advanced Practice Nurse position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this position since September 27, 2017 or before. (Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.)

C. No.

4. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.

A. I have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Providing and/or coordinating patient care; 2) Conducting screening examinations; 3) Ordering and/or reviewing diagnostic tests to treat health conditions; and 4) Maintaining patient medical records.

B. My experience is not reflected in the above statement.

5. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from further consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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